Annual celebration highlights more than $3.4 million in scholarships, expands workforce and trade career pathways
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual Scholarship
Sunday and College & Career Fair on Sunday, June 14, during the 9:30 a.m. worship service, bringing together students, families, colleges, universities, trade schools and workforce development organizations to create life-changing educational and career opportunities.
Following the service, students will have an opportunity to take part in a free college and career fair that will provide scholarship opportunities, admissions, and more.
The event will recognize graduating high school and college students while providing direct
access to scholarship opportunities, workforce training programs and career resources.
This year’s Scholarship Sunday continues New Birth’s longstanding commitment to creating pathways to opportunity and investing in the next generation of leaders.
Graduating students are encouraged to attend and be recognized. Graduates are encouraged to wear caps and gowns if available; however, it is not required for participation. Students should bring copies oftranscripts, test scores (if applicable), resumes, and any admissions-related documents to maximize opportunities with participating institutions.
The event is open to both New Birth members and the general public and is free to attend.
Attendees are encouraged to bring transcripts, test scores (if applicable), resumes, and other relevant documents to maximize available opportunities.
In addition to the open Scholarship Sunday, New Birth has also provided its graduating high school members with more than $180,000 in scholarships. “This Sunday is about more than celebrating our graduates. It’s about opening doors to opportunity,” said Dr. Jamal Bryant.
“As we honor our students’ achievements, we’re also connecting families to more than $3.4 million in scholarships, admissions opportunities and career pathways spanning four-year universities, technical colleges and workforce training programs.”
